Wednesday, August 8, 2007

This was something I had seen recently on Giada's Everyday Italian on the Food Network. I just love her recipes for their simplicity. A number of her recipes are really quick to make, healthy and very satisfying. I have been waiting to try this particular recipe since I saw that episode and I went to the store just to buy some ravioli yesterday.

Set this aside. Cool for a minute or two and add the balsamic vinegar, honey, some salt & pepper. Mix well.

Toast some chopped walnuts in the oven. Toasting enhances the flavor of the nuts & gives a nice crunch to the dish.

When the ravioli are done, drain off the water and transfer onto a serving dish. Add the balsamic brown butter to this and mix well. Sprinkle the toasted walnuts and grated Parmesan cheese on the top.

Garnish with some mint.

I could not believe that something so simple could taste so good! I loved how the balsamic brown butter tasted. I was getting a little tired of seeing/eating pastas with the same old tomato based sauces. This was a nice change & I am going to make it often.

Cantaloupe SmoothieTo complete our meal, I also made a smoothie from some fruits that were begging to be consumed. (yeah, I know! ravioli & smoothie???)

Ingredients:4 cups of peeled & diced cantaloupe
5-7 strawberries, washed & hulled (these need not be added. I had to get rid of some old strawberries)
1 cup yogurt (vanilla yogurt would have been great, I did not have any!)
3-4 drops of vanilla essence
2-3 tsp honey (depending on sweetness)

Asha, thanks:-)Yeah, cheese does do that, it's a pity that it's loaded with calories:-(

Bhags,thanks!I guess u could also call it cantaloupe lassi!;-)

Sharmi, it is nice of u to say that:-). Actually smoothies are easier coz the blender does all the work for ya!;-)

Thanks, Jeena. I will definitely stop by.

Yes, Richa, this was really good & I will make it again.

Bee, now why didn't I think of that?!.I'm going to top some berries with it like you said the next time.

Archana, thank you:-)You are right , I guess I could still do it. It took only 20 min or so. Anyway, I have already sent one entry for now.

Raaga,Thanks:-)Ravioli from scratch?? Wow!I wouldn't even know how to go about doing it. Do u need some kind of special equipment/gadget for it?

Hi Lakshmi,Welcome to my blog!Do let me know how it turns out if u do try it:-)

Hi Seec,Thanks ! It is only now that I have started experimenting a bit.I have always been cooking the same old sambar, rasam, curd -rice type of food only. But u know what? that is what I love the most.. that's comfort food to me:-)

Savithri,Thanks for the complimentI usually never try out anything I see on FN but this one really looked good & simple.

Poonam, thanks! & it tastes great too;-)

Suma, I love her travel show too. It's such a pity though that it features mostly non-veg :-(

Awwwww Nags, u say the nicest things!

Sunita, thank you:-)

Saju, thanks . I just recently started using balsamic vinegar & now it's my best friend! :-)

I have been dying to try this one out since the time i saw it on Giada's show. But my hubby is not a big fan of balsamic vinegar :( have to try it when I am alone...Cantaloupe smoothie completes the meal! Love it!!:)

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